Mach /mɑːk/ noun2 •A ratio of the speed (of an object, etc.) to the speed of sound in the fluid or other medium through which the object travels. Usually used to describe supersonic speeds; always precedes the Mach number.The jet traveled at Mach 3. •(informal) Clipping of Machiavellian.The 1992 review concluded that Machs are generally less satisfied with their jobs. — 2013 formsMachs · machs.